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Article / Money and Fees

40 Cheap or Free Things to Do in London

Cheap London! The British pound may be expensive, but don't let that keep you from saving money while still having a fun and affordable vacation.

Article / Air Travel

How to Sleep on a Long Plane Flight: 24 Tips to Try

Over the years, I have developed some tricks for sleeping on airplanes—long flights, short flights, or any trip on which you need to get some shuteye.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Uber and Lyft Cleaning Fee Scams: Beware Nauseating Vomit Fraud

Uber and Lyft cleaning fee scams can add up to $150 to the price of a ride. Don't lose money if you didn't lose your lunch. 

Article / Passportable

Asheville History: New Black Heritage Trail Honors a Rich Legacy

In travel journalism, Asheville, North Carolina, is often praised—and rightly so—for its Blue Ridge Mountains scenery, artsy sensibility, numerous craft breweries, and architectural…

Article / Cruise

Carnival to Cruisers: You Know We Can See You Naked, Right?

If you're naked on a cruise ship balcony, can anyone see you? Carnival Cruise Line weighs in.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Cheap Cruises in 2024: Fewer Discounts Than Usual, but Here Are 9 Strategies for Deals

The cruise industry is reporting record-breaking bookings this year, with many ships sailing at full capacity. Executives at cruise line after cruise line, including the multiple…

Article / Hotels

Are Hotel Room Safes Safe? The Surprising Truth Behind Online Fears

In-room safes lock, but do they stay locked when we leave the hotel? Recent viral videos on TikTok have travelers worried about theft, but is there cause to be?

Article / Air Travel

The Best Airport Livestreams: Now Landing All Day on a Screen Near You

These YouTube plane spotters make a living by livestreaming jet airplane takeoffs and landings from airport runways around the world.

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Waterfall Lovers, This Is Your Year: California's Snows to Bring Gushers Worth Traveling For

Two years ago, California's rivers ran so dry that outdoor tour companies that depend on the state's waterways had to close shop in midsummer. But in 2024, the cyclical weather pattern…

Article / Passportable

Most Reliable Airlines? The U.S. Carriers with Fewest Cancellations and Delays

The 10 largest U.S. airlines canceled just 1.29% of flights last year, according to final figures for 2023 released by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The government notes the…

Article / Slideshows

Visiting Sunnylands, Palm Springs's Luxury Getaway for Presidents and Royalty

Even democracies have their kingmakers. And in the United States, there have been few more powerful than the Annenbergs. You may not have heard of them, but the people who govern the…

Article / Passportable

Just as We Predicted, Delta Air Lines Raises Checked Bag Fees

We knew this was coming. Though U.S. airlines swear they're in competition, they actually tend to raise baggage fees in a group.Two weeks ago, we saw bag fee increases from American…

Article / Slideshows

The Best Disney World Hotels and Resorts That Are Close to the Theme Parks

Disney resorts will never be worth what Disney charges for them. The idea of spending $600–$900 a night for a room with laminate floors, basic platform beds, and not even bathrobes…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Countries That Drive on the Left Side of the Road: The Complete List

All the countries and territories in Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific where you'll need to drive on the left side of the road

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Disney World Introduces a Slew of Consumer-Unfriendly Changes

At this point, complaining that Disney World is a money pit is a little like complaining Las Vegas has dice. We know, we know. But as long as vacation sellers come up with new ways for…

Article / Passportable

Planning a European Road Trip? The Safest and Most Dangerous Countries for Driving

The ease and affordability of train travel in Europe make a strong case for riding the rails to get around the continent as a tourist rather than renting a car. Plus, trains are better…

Article / Food and Drink

What Is the Legal Drinking Age in Mexico? Liquor Laws Tourists Should Know

Get to know Mexico's alcohol consumption laws—including the legal drinking age and bans on where you can drink—before you visit.

Article / Passportable

$99 Deal Alert! Cheap Flights to Amsterdam, Other European Cities on Sale for Leap Day

We only get a Leap Day once every 4 years, so how are you going to seize the day on Feb. 29, 2024? How about by booking an affordable flight to Europe? (Speaking of stuff rarely…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

A Two-Fer Trip to New Zealand and Tahiti, with Hotels, That Costs the Same As Airfare Alone

A good deal saves you money.A really good deal does that, but also solves a problem.I'll put the surprisingly generous deal I found today in the second category.  It's for travel from…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

No, That Norwegian Cruise Line Ship Never Had Cholera Aboard

You might have seen headlines like this earlier in the week about Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Dawn, which reported that some 20 passengers were feeling ill:"Thousands stranded on…

Article / Air Travel

How to Get a Refund from or Complain to Any Travel Company: Which Government Agency Oversees What

So you want to go after your travel company for a refund, poor service, or mistreatment? Here are the parts of the government that oversee travel businesses, including car rentals,…

Article / Passportable

Disney World to Give Free Water Park Tickets in 2025! But There's a Big Catch

You might have seen some breathless proclamation this week about Walt Disney World's newly announced freebie."Guests staying at Disney World’s resort hotels to get free water park…

Article / Cruise

Cruises with Concierge Levels: What Do You Get? And Is It Worth the Splurge?

For a price, cruise lines let you elevate your experience at sea with "concierge-level" accommodations. Here's what you'll get—and which lines are worth the splurge.

Article / Passportable

United Airlines, Matching Its Competition, Hikes Checked Bag Fees

What's the point of having "competition" among airlines if they all raise prices in lockstep?Perhaps United Airlines believed that it could minimize news coverage of the deed by…

Article / Arthur Frommer Online

Why Digging Holes at the Beach Is So Dangerous, Especially for Kids

A 7-year-old girl was killed on a Florida beach this week when the sand hole she and her brother were playing in collapsed on the children, who were vacationing with their…